Nervous System Quiz

Which part of the brain is responsible for regulating vital functions such as heart rate and breathing?

• Cerebellum

• Medulla oblongata

• Hippocampus

• Thalamus

What is the primary function of the cerebellum?

• Memory storage

• Coordination of voluntary movements

• Sensory processing

• Emotional regulation

Which part of the brain is involved in processing visual information?

• Frontal lobe

• Parietal lobe

• Occipital lobe

• Temporal lobe

The central nervous system (CNS) consists of which two main components?

• Brain and spinal cord

• Brain and peripheral nerves

• Spinal cord and peripheral nerves

• Brain and sensory organs

What is the primary role of the peripheral nervous system (PNS)?

• Processing sensory information

• Connecting the CNS to limbs and organs

• Regulating emotions

• Storing memories

Which type of neuron carries impulses from the sensory organs to the central nervous system?

• Motor neurons

• Sensory neurons

• Interneurons

• Relay neurons

What is the function of the myelin sheath?

• To protect the neuron

• To speed up the transmission of nerve impulses

• To store neurotransmitters

• To connect neurons to each other

Which part of the brain is primarily responsible for speech production?

• Wernicke's area

• Broca's area

• Occipital lobe

• Parietal lobe

What is the main function of the autonomic nervous system?

• Voluntary muscle control

• Involuntary control of body functions

• Sensory perception

• Memory storage

Which neurotransmitter is primarily involved in the 'fight or flight' response?

• Dopamine

• Serotonin

• Acetylcholine

• Adrenaline